2-Ethylbutyric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H311, H315, H319, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood, Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ : Category 2 (Blood, Liver, Kidney) toxicity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Other hazards